The document outlines an assignment for a statistical project in an elementary statistics course, emphasizing the importance of experiential learning through a case study. It details a structured report format that includes sections on topic introduction, population definition, variable definition, data collection, study design, descriptive statistics, statistical analysis, findings, and discussion. The aim of the project is to enhance understanding of statistical concepts by having students collect, analyze, and interpret real data.

1. Elementary Statistics (MATH220)
Assignment:
Statistical Project & Presentation
Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to supplement lecture material by
having the students to do a case study on collecting, analyzing,
and interpreting data.
***The best way to understand something is to experience it for
yourself.
Guideline for Analyzing Data and Writing a Report
Below is a general outline of the topics that should be included
in your report.
1.
Introduction.
State the topic of your study.

2. 2.
Define Population.
Define the population that you intend for your study to
represent.
3.
Define Variable.
Define clearly the variable that you obtained during your data
collection; this should include information on how the variable
is measured and what possible values this variable has.
4.
Data Collection.
Describe your data collection process, including your data
source, your sampling strategy, and what steps you took to
avoid bias.
5.
Study Design.
Describe the procedures you followed to analyze your data.
6.
Results: Descriptive Statistics.
Give the relevant descriptive statistics for the sample you
collected.
7.
Results: Statistical Analysis.
Describe the results of your statistical analysis.
8.
Findings.
Interpret the results of your analysis in the context of your
original research question. Was your hypothesis supported by
your statistical analyses? Explain.

3. 9.
Discussion.
What conclusions, if any, do you believe you can draw as a
result of your study? If the results were not what you expected,
what factors might explain your results? What did you learn
from the project about the population you studied? What did
you learn about the research variable? What did you learn about
the specific statistical test you conducted?